Story Theater using Ancient Chinese Puzzle program to be presented at St. Bernard Library

Are you puzzled? Need to think outside of the box? If so, you may want to head over to the St. Bernard Parish Library’s November Saturday Morning Family Fun Program. Local author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas will present her book, “Tangram Tales: Story Theater using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle,” Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 2600 Palmisano Blvd. in Chalmette.

Local author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas will present her book, âTangram Tales: Story Theater using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle,â Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the library in Chalmette.

The hour-long program is free.

Though the exact history of the Tangram is unknown, it is thought to have originated in China. The Tangram is made up of seven geometric shapes that when in resting position form a perfect square. When being used to ‘puzzle’ all seven pieces must be used and cannot be overlapped. The shapes can be used to create the shapes of people, animals and other objects. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own Tangram puzzles and will learn from de Las Casas how to use them during storytelling. All materials will be provided, however, parents may need to assist younger participants.

The visit is made possible by the financial support of the Louisiana Division of the Arts, the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

For more info visit the library’s Facebook page, check out its website at www.mysbpl.org, call 504-279-0448.